Big Crowds Delay Start Of Proof's Funeral; Em And Obie Trice

[Curious]

Hope its not already posted.. sorry if it is.

A capacity crowd of about 2,000 people filled Fellowship Chapel on Wednesday to mourn Detroit hip-hop star Proof.

People waited in lines that wrapped around the church to get into the scheduled 11 a.m. service, which started about 45 minutes late to accommodate the crowd's entry.

The funeral began with the church's pastor, Rev. Wendell Anthony, reading passages from scripture while family members and close friends paid their last respects in front of the gold-toned casket.

Proof, who was 32, was dressed in athletic wear and Kangol cap. His rap name and birth name, Deshaun D. Holton, were etched at the bottom of the casket in English script. He was surrounded by a huge display of flowers, blankets and other adornments.

Ushers helped several people who were overcome with grief, and some mourners screamed in anguish as the casket was closed.

Among those in attendance were Eminem, 50 Cent, Obie Trice, D12 members Bizarre, Kuniva, Kon Artis and Swift, and Eminem's manager Paul Rosenberg.

Eminem sat in a pew behind Proof

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shit man i cant say shit that hasent already been said but

R.I.P proof you always was an inspiration to me even tho i didnt knew him personally he was the type of rapper i want to be no joke

[lil_bayly]

I still cant believe this shit, i dont understand how someone ive never met can have such a strong impact on me and my surroundings. RIP Proof, u r greatly and forvever missed homie!!

[Curious]

i'm at a loss for words, this is so sad

(should probably have been posted in another section though, it's not really Eminem news...)

[SCAR-FACE]

propz

[Cyndi]

Thanx

[ines]

thx for the news